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    Sterilite container

    I bought a 20g long and lid combo for $60 but I want to switch to plastic as I am having a lot of problems keeping my temps up at night (i live in Wisconsin, the temperature here doesn't stay the same for 5 seconds let alone 8 hours).

    Should I be able to get the right size container at Wal-mart?

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    Re: Sterilite container

    Yeah they have all sorts of sizes and depths. That is where I got all my tubs at. I am currently using sterilite 40 qt tubs and they were 8 bucks a piece for the tub and lid together so you should be able to find whatever size you need. A little tip if they don't have the size your looking for go back a few times. This is what I had to do to get all the lids as they had enough tubs but not enough lids. And now I built my own rack and no longer need the lids anyways! LOL

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    Re: Sterilite container

    Would it be safer to use a heatind pad for humans with plastic than a reptile heating pad?

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    Re: Sterilite container

    Quote Originally Posted by unrezt View Post
    Would it be safer to use a heatind pad for humans with plastic than a reptile heating pad?
    Well right now I am using under tank heaters with my tubs till the flexwatt gets here and they have been fine. I have been using them like that for about 3 weeks or so and the tubs have been fine no melting but you might want to use a thermostat or dimmer so you can adjust the temp.

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    Re: Sterilite container

    Quote Originally Posted by unrezt View Post
    Would it be safer to use a heatind pad for humans with plastic than a reptile heating pad?
    No, human heat pad are not meant to run 24/7 year round and by doing so it could easily become a fire hazard.

    Just like with any type of enclosure you need to use a Thermostat to maintain proper temps but also to avoid overheating which could lead to burns.
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    Re: Sterilite container

    Can heating pads be used with tubs?

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    Re: Sterilite container

    Quote Originally Posted by unrezt View Post
    Can heating pads be used with tubs?
    Yes.

    Like I mentioned above you need to use a Thermostat to maintain proper temps and avoid overheating, which should already be doing with your glass tank.
    Deborah Stewart


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